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Table 3 Multiple linear regression analysis of the dissection time

From: Is Seprafilm valuable in infant cardiac redo procedures?

Dissection time

β Regression coefficient

95% confidence interval

p value

Use of Seprafilm®

−4e-01

[−6e-01; −2e-01]

<0.01

Age at reoperation

2e-03

[−1e-03; 6e-03]

0.21

Interval between surgical interventions

−1e-04

[−3e-04; 5e-05]

0.18

  1. Multiple regression analysis showed that the application of Seprafilm® during the preceding surgery reduced the dissection time independently of age and interval since the preceding surgery.